[RoShamBo]

No one giving Somerset much love. They lost a lot on the line but return their quarterback and all-state wide receiver and are coming off a year where they rolled through the mountains in 3A. I'm not saying they should be top 3 or even top 5 but you would think Somerset would get some preseason love in the mountains eventually.

[EKUAlum05]

Very early..but I'll take a shot:

1. Bell County- The class of the Mountains IMO.
2. Johnson Central- Clear cut #2.
3. Letcher Central- Very talented and if Johnson continues to develop they will contend in 5A with JC.
4. Sheldon Clark- Veteran team who finally overcame the Belfry mental hurdle.
5. Somerset- Most skilled Mountain 3A team, questions on the line.
6. Rockcastle County- One of mountain's best young RB's in Rowe, lots of returning talent
7. Harlan County- Larkey is slowly building Rockcastle version 2
8. Prestonsburg- Losing Burchett hurts, but still lots of experience and talent returns
9. Belfry- Belfry always has the talent, it's just this edition's talent is VERY young.
10. Knox Central- Good, but not on the level of their 4A counter-parts

[FootballManiac]

I have noticed that Clay is in alot of peoples top 10, and no one is complaning about it. May be a good sign for the Tigers, or maybe it's just wishful thinking.

1)Bell Co.
2)Johnson Central
3)Letcher Central
4)Sheldon Clark
5)Belfry
6)Corbin
7)Harlan Co.
8)Clay Co.
9)Somerset
10)Lawerence Co.

[cougarpride08]

How many is Clay returning?

[FootballManiac]

How many is Clay returning?

Only lost 6 or 7 seniors. Backfield will be back, along with alot of key players. However lost some key players on defence.

[Tica]

If Somerset finds more speed to go with its size, strength and natural talent, it will be another great year for them.

[Csportsman11]

I'll say this, look at how much most of the teams in the mountains lost this past season: Prestonsburg, Belfry, Pike Co. Central, Hazard, Perry Co. Central, Lawrence County, Whitley County all lost their leaders and others who put up some very impressive numbers. I do think that Bell County and Johnson Central are without question the two top teams entering the season and I wouldn't be surprised to see some teams step up and surprise us all this season, much like what Lawrence County and Prestonsburg did in '09.

With out a doubt Bell and Johnson Central should be the top two teams,Pike Central should be third,Perry Central #4 i would agree Hazard is in lower group or should they be in it at all,this will be the year that Pike shows 3-A football they can win it all!!Go Hawks!!